Era
Iron Age
Start date
1200 BCE
End Date
43 AD
Religion
Druidism (Celtic Religion)
Main Teachings
Worship of Celtic deities, reverence for nature, sacred rituals and ceremonies
Metaphysical Beliefs
Polytheism
Ethical and Moral Principles
Connection to nature and spirits
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Rituals at sacred sites
Spiritual Practices
Divination, Herbalism
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Celtic mythology, Druidic teachings
Narrative Traditions
Celtic folklore, Heroic sagas
Sub Type
Ethnic
Historical and Cultural Context
Ancient Religions
Historical Development
Primal or Indigenous Religion
Geographical Distribution
Western Religions
Organizational Structure
Mystical Movement
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Ethnic Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Esoteric Religion
Gods or Deities
Celtic deities
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Afterlife in Otherworld (spiritual realm)
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
No
Religious Structures
Sacred groves, Stone circles
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Druids, Bards, Ovates